Advance Colorado is located in Englewood, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advance Colorado is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCE COLORADO IS A CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES A PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION. ADVANCE COLORADO EDUCATES CITIZENS ON PRINCIPLES TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN A DEMOCRACY. SPECIFIC PUBLIC EDUCATION ISSUES INCLUDE: GOVERNMENT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY; GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY; LIMITED GOVERNMENT; FREE ENTERPRISE; LOWER TAXES, STRONG PUBLIC SAFETY, AND AN ACCOUNTABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM. ADVANCE COLORADO MAKES PUBLIC EDUCATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ADVANCE COLORADO PROVIDED HUNDREDS OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THESE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDED PODCASTS, CITIZEN GUIDES, WHITE PAPERS, RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, ISSUE-BASED POLLING, AND NEWSLETTERS. THESE MATERIALS PROVIDED FACT-BASED ANSWERS TO ISSUES THAT ARE CRITICAL TO SUSTAINING AND SUPPORTING FREE AND OPEN DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION, REPRESENTATIVES OF ADVANCE COLORADO ACCEPTED ALL INVITATIONS TO SPEAK TO CITIZEN GROUPS ACROSS COLORADO ABOUT THESE ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Katie Kennedy Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kristi Pollard Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,000,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $47 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,000,047 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $56,040 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $300,996 |
Advertising and promotion | $53,700 |
Office expenses | $100 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $855 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $4,926 |
Total functional expenses | $455,392 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $544,655 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $544,655 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $544,655 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $544,655 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Advance Colorado has recieved totaling $1,000,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Colorado Opportunity Foundation Lafayette, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $500,000 |
Bradley Impact Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250,000 |
High Hopes Colorado Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Inc Boulder, CO | $4,915,113 | $5,281,713 |
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,109,193 | $2,958,052 |
Leadership Program Of The Rockies Denver, CO | $1,654,840 | $2,231,317 |
Be A Leader Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $3,748,674 | $2,907,092 |
Leadership Tulsa Inc Tulsa, OK | $1,498,273 | $1,517,579 |
Arizona Trail Association Tucson, AZ | $690,016 | $1,173,659 |
Southern Arizona Leadership Council Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,637,001 | $981,675 |
Denver Leadership Foundation Inc Denver, CO | $228,809 | $324,645 |
Valley Leadership Corporation Phoenix, AZ | $785,009 | $401,799 |
Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance Inc Denver, CO | $0 | $1,404 |
Voces Unidas De Las Montanas Glenwood Springs, CO | $1,947,491 | $1,726,981 |
Colorado Music Educators Association Denver, CO | $393,741 | $514,788 |